Thursday, December 30, 2010

Time is Short - Make a Year-End Gift Today


Two Days Left to Make a Tax-Deductible Contribution

When you make a financial donation to the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation, you get so much more than a tax deduction. You will enjoy the wonderful feeling of knowing you’re making a tangible difference in the lives of children, adults and families living with the challenges of NPD!

Your gift drives the essential research that will unlock the mysteries of NPD, bringing effective treatments and therapies for the ravages it wreaks on the body and brain.

Your generosity also provides important support services for the families who walk the lonely road of a rare disease, helping them connect with others who know and understand, and providing them with the information they so desperately need.

Even the most modest donation can make an enormous difference when added together with the gifts of others. Please, remember the families of the NNPDF in your year-end charitable giving!

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of those battling Niemann-Pick Disease!

Make a donation to the NNPDF

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Happy New Year from the NNPDF!

During these final days of 2010, we at the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation give thanks for individuals like you who are vital to fulfilling our mission.

Thank you for being part of our efforts to offer support to families and to further research into treatments and a cure for Niemann-Pick Disease!

We'd like to humbly remind our generous supporters that a year-end gift to the NNPDF can reduce one's income tax obligation while providing meaningful support for the work of the foundation and offering the gift of hope for all those suffering from NPD.

The NNPDF gratefully accepts direct financial donations, United Way and Combined Federal Campaign contributions, gifts of stock, in-kind donations, and planned gifts such as bequests, beneficiary designations or life insurance policies.

If you'd like to designate your gift in honor of a loved one, the NNPDF will gladly send out a card to the honoree acknowledging your gift.

One item of special note -- a late-breaking tax measure allows IRA year-end donations until January 31st. This key charitable tax break took effect December 17th, allowing those age 70 1/2 or older to make tax-free 2010 year-end charitable gifts of up to $100,000 from their IRA accounts up until January 31st, 2011.

Please visit our Web site for more information about philanthropic year-end gift ideas, and as always, we invite you to contact us with any questions.

With deepest gratitude, we thank you for your continued support, and we send our most sincere wishes to you and your family for a wonderful holiday season and a healthy, happy New Year!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Season's Greetings!



As 2010 draws to a close, we at the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation give thanks for all who have supported our foundation's vital mission throughout the past year.

Thank you for being part of our efforts to offer much-needed support to families struggling with the challenges of Niemann-Pick Disease, and to further research into treatments and a cure for NPD!

Through your generosity we have been able to offer the gift of hope for all those affected by Niemann-Pick Disease, across the country and even around the world.

With sincere gratitude, we send our Best Wishes to you and your family for a wonderful Holiday Season and a happy, healthy New Year filled with Peace, Joy and Love!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Holiday Gifts & Year-End Giving to Support NNPDF


Programs of Research and Family Services Benefit

Online Shoppers: Use this special Amazon.com link to shop online, and GoodSearch when you surf the Web – both benefit the NNPDF-- and you can receive special coupons and discounts, as well.

Each year, a growing number of families depend on the NNPDF for medical information, research updates and emotional support as they struggle to learn about a rare disease while caring for an ill family member.

We, in turn, depend on those with the compassion and the financial resources to help us drive forward the research that will ultimately result in treatments and a cure for NPD, and to provide support services to those affected by this disease.

As you consider your year-end tax planning, we’d like to remind you that a gift to the NNPDF can reduce your income tax obligation, while providing meaningful support for the work of the foundation. If you designate your gift in honor of a loved one, the NNPDF will gladly send them an acknowledgement card.

The NNPDF gratefully accepts direct financial donations, United Way and Combined Federal Campaign contributions, gifts of stock, in-kind donations, and planned gifts such as bequests, beneficiary designations, or life insurance policies. Please visit our special page for more information about these philanthropic year-end gift ideas.

Donations may be mailed to: NNPDF; P.O. Box 49; Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538. Online credit card donations may be made here. We invite you to contact the NNPDF Central Office with any questions.

If you have friends or relatives who might be interested in making a year-end gift in honor of a loved one, please forward this information to them, as well.

2011 Wall Calendars and PERSEVERE Clothing
Ring in 2011 with these quality 2011 wall calendars in two very special designs! Choose from playful puppies or lush scenic paintings by New England Artist Don Greer, grandpa of 7-year-old Naomi Tyrrell (NPC). Calendars are just $10 each, and shipping is free on quantities of five or more.

Encourage your family and friends to “Press On! Keep At It! Get it Done!” with the very popular, stylish and comfortable PERSEVERE wear t-shirts and hoodies.

Sales of these calendars and PERSEVERE wear benefits the NNPDF, raising funds for research and family support services.

Order calendars and PERSEVERE wear directly from Lorna Tyrrell – click the links above for complete details and order forms.

Thank you for your generous support, and "Happy Holidays" to you!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

2011 Calendars Make Great Gifts!



Choose Playful Puppies or Beautiful Scenic Paintings

Still in time for holiday gift-giving, these very special wall calendars offer a choice of two designs: playful puppies or gorgeous scenic paintings. Your purchase of these calendars brings hope to the children and families who face the challenges of Niemann-Pick Disease, as $5 from the sale of each calendar supports the NNPDF.

Treasuring Each Day: Working Together to Cure Niemann-Pick Disease is full of playful puppies and sayings of hope and inspiration. Love Always Hopes is a collection of New England Artist Don Greer's works, compiled in honor of his granddaughter's fight against Niemann-Pick Disease (seven-year-old Naomi Tyrrell, NPC). Along with Mr. Greer's beautiful paintings, the calendar features inspirational Bible verses on each month's pages

A great gift idea for teachers, family and friends, the calendars are $10 each, plus $2 shipping for one, $3 shipping for two, $5 shipping for three or four. Free shipping on orders of five or more calendars. (Approximate size is 17 inches by 11 inches when open.)

Order directly from the calendars' creator, Lorna Tyrrell. Visit http://www.nnpdf.org for more details and the order form.